Andrea de Adamich
born 3 Oct 1941 · raced 1968–1973
Andrea de Adamich's Formula 1 career, spanning from 1968 to 1973, saw him compete in 31 Grand Prix, primarily with Alfa Romeo-powered machinery. Known for his distinctive driving style and association with the Italian marque, he became a familiar, if not front-running, figure in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite not achieving any wins or podiums, de Adamich's perseverance and consistent presence highlighted the challenges faced by privateer entries and smaller teams during a highly competitive era. His career reflected the passion and dedication often seen in drivers striving to make their mark on the world stage.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Brabham | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| March-Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Tim Schenken12 shared races · Compare with Tim Schenken (1972)
- Mike Hailwood10 shared races · Compare with Mike Hailwood (1972)
- Carlos Reutemann5 shared races · Compare with Carlos Reutemann (1973)
- Wilson Fittipaldi5 shared races · Compare with Wilson Fittipaldi (1973)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Andrea de Adamich vs Carlos Reutemann | 2–3 | |
| 1973 | Andrea de Adamich vs Wilson Fittipaldi | 2–3 | |
| 1972 | Andrea de Adamich vs Tim Schenken | 8–4 | |
| 1972 | Andrea de Adamich vs Mike Hailwood | 4–6 |
2 circuitsShow all▾
19736 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Brabham | 20 | Collision | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Brabham | 13 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 25 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 18 | P4 | 3 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 17 | Wheel | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | P8 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1968–1972 (4 seasons)▾
197212 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 15 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 21 | Brakes | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | P13 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P14 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | 18 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P4 | 3 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | Not classified | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | Fuel system | 0 |
19717 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 26 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 20 | Injection | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 24 | Not classified | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 18 | Transmission | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 22 | P13 | 0 |
197010 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 12 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 12 | P8 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 15 | P12 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 18 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | 15 | Not classified | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren-Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
19681 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Accident | 0 |